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Japanese soldiers

They want to bury us alive.

So we have to escape.

Do you have a plan?

In a couple of days,

it's the Japanese Autumn Festival.

Security will be relaxed that day.

When the day comes,

I'll figure something out.

First, I'll blow up their fuel depot.

Then, in the chaos,

I'll take their transport truck

and come pick you up.

What about us?

What can we do?

There are four watchtowers here.

Each watchtower

has two guards during the day.

At night, only one guard.

There are two guards at the main gate.

You take care of

the watchtower and gate guards.

That's our chance to break out.

Got it.

Don't worry.

What about weapons?

I'll handle that.

What are you doing?

We're here to say goodbye.

Goodbye?

You're running away?

Don't shout.

Can you take me with you?

Please, I'm begging you.

It's not up to me.

You have to ask him.

Take me with you, please.

You're Japanese.

They won't do anything to you.

No.

We're all laborers.

The big pit is right outside.

I want to live too.

Please, take me with you.

Please, let me go with you.

I'm begging you.

Maybe we should take him.

Please.

Let me ask you something.

Okay.

What does this mean?

No open flames allowed.

No open flames, no open flames.

Fire is forbidden.

Where this is written,

is it the fuel depot?

It must be.

It's definitely the fuel depot.

We're planning to blow up the fuel depot.

Blow up the fuel depot?

No, no way.

No.

Why not?

Military fuel depots

are all underground.

The main gate is very strong.

And heavily guarded.

Underground fuel depot.

To prevent pressure explosions,

they have ventilation shafts.

What's that?

Ventilation shaft.

Ventilation, ventilation.

Ventilation shaft.

Ventilation shaft.

We can use the ventilation shaft.

Explosives.

That's a good idea.

Sounds good.

Looks like you're useful after all.

Most importantly,

I speak Japanese.

What are you doing?

Are you fully recovered?

You can't just keep eating for free.

It's not up to you to say if you're better.

You have to listen to the doctor.

Looks like it's going to rain today.

By the way,

Before your papers are ready,

don't go out yet.

There are too many gossiping drinkers in the front yard.

Got it.

Boss

Boss

Boss

Coming.

What are you busy with?

You're here alone?

That's right.

I'm the only one who still thinks of you.

Last time I lost my goods here.

Who would dare come again?

If you want to scam me, just say it.

Is this ever going to end?

That's not what I mean.

They're them, I'm me.

Only I, Liu Dabiao, know

Madam Kuo is someone in Songlin Town.

Xiao Tongtui, bring a jar of wine.

Coming!

Boss.

Take it home to drink.

I bring you money and you chase me away.

Fine.

I won't come next time either.

Don't move.

Take me to Jin Gou.

Go—go where?

Going now.

Brother.

Wait, can I pull up my pants first?

Stop talking.

We're here.

Jin Gou.

Brother.

Gouzi.

Wake up.

What's up?

There's a cart coming from afar.

A cart?

Can you see whose it is?

Looks like Liu Biao's cart.

Liu Biao.

Alright, got it.

Biaozi.

You're still picking people up this late?

What?

Don't recognize me?

Who?

You—You.

Don't shout.

You're still alive?

You're alive?

Couldn't help it.

Tough luck.

Where's my brother?

Ran—he ran.

He really ran.

Really ran.

Ran faster than a rabbit.

Know why I'm here for you?

I—I know.

That wasn't my fault.

It was Niqiu who wanted you dead.

Besides Niqiu?

Also—

You Shilong.

Where's You Shilong?

No idea where.

I've never seen You Shilong's face.

Every time I meet him,

he's always disguised.

Never seen his face.

And,

he talks like an actor.

He's always in Songlin Town.

I only meet with Niqiu.

Hero, I swear—

If I lie even half a word,

may lightning strike me.

Enough talk.

You'll get struck sooner or later.

Where's Niqiu?

Who?

Let you taste it too.

See what it's like to suffocate.

Thought it was all settled.

Slipped away fast.

Ran off.

No way.

What kind of person is that?

Just barely healed.

Couldn't stay put.

Had to get some air.

Besides, things aren't done yet.

Where are you headed?

You Shilong.

He's almost become your obsession.

How many years now?

His name's everywhere in Songlin Town.

But no one's ever seen him.

In the mountains, in the rivers—

In Songlin Town—

Maybe even in my tavern.

You know,

You actually look a lot like him.

Then just take me in.

I may not know

where You Shilong is,

but the way he died,

I’ll never forget it as long as I live.

The fact that you survived

means heaven was watching over you.

Don’t push your luck with heaven.

Once you close your eyes,

you can’t come back, no matter how much you want to.

I told you,

if You Shilong doesn’t die,

more people will die.

If I kill him,

it’s not just for myself.

Don’t worry.

Heaven sees everything clearly.

It won’t take my life.

What are you doing?

You smell like a silly deer.

Boss,

I’m here.

Uncle.

Boss.

This is a real catch!

My dad went after this big zheluo fish

for more than ten miles.

He nearly fell apart doing it.

Say no more.

I’ll take this fish.

I’ll pay whatever it’s worth.

Just name your price.

You mean

you want us

to eat the fish ourselves?

Look at my mouth.

I’m telling you,

I’m buying this fish.

I won’t shortchange you two.

Got it.

Boss, you’re straightforward.

If we get anything good in the future,

we’ll bring it to you.

Alright.

Boss.

Then I’ll head back.

Take care.

Madam Kuo,

Proprietor,

Could you stew this fish for us?

I’ve got two friends to treat.

How about it?

Money?

I know.

The usual rules.

Put it on my tab.

I’ll settle it next time.

If you want fish,

pay off your old bar tab first.

Settle all your debts.

Then I’ll stew the fish for you right away.

Boss, you’re really joking.

Me, Niqiu,

when have I ever let you down?

If I don’t come by for a couple days,

I really start to miss it.

Chief Pang is here!

Chief Pang is here!

Looks like my food suits your taste.

You like what I serve.

Of course.

Mostly because you’re good people.

Come on in.

Xiao Tongtui,

save this fish for me.

I’m definitely having it.

Chief Pang

This is freshly brewed wine.

Please have a taste.

See if it suits your taste.

Let me tell you something.

Lately,

Songlin Town hasn't been peaceful.

What's going on?

I heard Jin Batou

was killed at the mine.

Liu Dabiao, the carter, has disappeared.

What do you mean, disappeared?

No sign of him alive or dead.

Maybe the bandits got him.

So,

you need to be extra careful.

With you here, Chief Pang,

what do I need to worry about?

I like the sound of that.

Yes, with me here,

Songlin Town

is safe, nothing will go wrong.

That's right.

As long as I'm here,

your business at night is safe too.

You can rest assured.

Chief Pang is truly Chief Pang.

Those words

almost brought tears to my eyes.

Proprietor

Chief Pang

Just got a big zheluo fish.

It's a real delicacy.

I

will pair it with some wild mushrooms for you.

I'll send it to your residence later.

Take your time and stew it.

Well,

isn't this

a loss for you?

I feel bad about it.

If you don't get to eat this fish,

I'll feel even worse.

Such sweet words

warm the heart.

Alright then,

I'll accept it.

Xiao Tongtui

Take it to Chief Pang's residence later.

Got it.

I'll go check on your food.

That's great.

Sis

Don't call me sis.

You're older than me.

Alright, big sister.

Thank you for saving my life.

You were just lucky.

You made it through.

Big sister,

I'm rough and not good with words,

but my heart is true.

Anyone who's good to me, anyone who helps me,

I'll never forget it in my life.

Hearing you say that,

I know you're an honest person.

But I only treat good people honestly.

Lao San

How did you end up in the mountains?

The Japanese soldiers forced me.

Can you tell me about it?

Those Japanese soldiers,

weren't they carrying out the forced relocation policy?

I refused to leave.

They set my house on fire.

Burned my home down.

My mother was already very sick.

After all that trouble,

with all the shock and the fire,

she died.

I couldn't swallow that anger.

I grabbed a pickaxe.

And struck down one of the Japanese soldiers.

That stirred up a hornet's nest.

The rest of them all came after me.

My father told me to run.

But I thought,

If I run, what about my father?

So I dragged my father along.

But he couldn't run fast.

One shot,

and the Japanese soldiers killed him.

I kept running,

hid in the woods,

and was nearly starving,

when I met my big brother.

And my little sister.

My parents are both gone.

As their son,

even now,

I can't give them a proper burial.

I'm unfilial.

Unfilial.

No matter how you look at it,

it all comes down to the Japanese soldiers.

They're the ones who caused this.

Yes.

It's not just me.

All the brothers in the village,

which one of them

hasn't suffered because of the Japanese soldiers?

Take Lao Er's family for example.

His mother...

Forget it, let's not talk about it.

Let's stop, no more talking.

Here, Daddy's got a piece of meat for you.

Smells good.

It smells so delicious.

Our Hua'er has grown taller again.

Time to make new cotton pants.

Great, that's wonderful.

Come on.

The day we first met,

I remember it.

You told me your mother had passed away.

Some time ago,

your legs weren't doing well, right?

I prepared this for your mother.

I remember the date.

Tomorrow is the seventh day after her passing.

Isn't it?

A few days ago,

I went out of the village to look around.

I went to the place where we ran into each other.

I was hoping to find something.

To see if I could find anything.

Maybe some clothes left by Auntie.

Or any of her belongings.

But I didn’t find anything.

So I thought, this won’t do.

Let’s do it by the edge of the village.

Set up something for Auntie.

What I mean is,

So you have something to remember her by.

Is that okay?

I wanted to ask you about it.

I don’t even know Auntie’s name.

Right.

So I came to ask what Auntie’s name is.

Let me ask you something.

About today—

That Pang guy, what's his full name?

Pang Sihai.

What does he do?

He's the police chief of Songlin Town.

You don't think

he's You Shilong, do you?

Does he have a woman's voice?

I do.

Stop overthinking it.

Just be honest.

Jin Batou and Liu Dabiao—

Did you do it?

I'm telling you,

you'd better quit while you can.

If you dare kill You Shilong,

you won't be able to stay in Songlin Town.

I know.

You know?

So you never planned

to stay here long, right?

No.

I came here with

something important to do.

But—

If someone wants to die,

even the King of Hell can't stop them.

The boil finally burst.

It's been removed.

No more trouble from it.

Please, come inside.

Alright.

When I opened up early today,

the sunlight was so bright

I could barely open my eyes.

Now I get it.

We have an honored guest.

Interesting.

That's a real treasure.

I can tell you're an expert.

Good ginseng finds good people.

That's fate.

It's lucky, too.

But don't worry,

the price is negotiable.

Boss,

let me ask you something.

Go ahead.

This ginseng—

compared to the one

you saw before,

how does it measure up?

Don't hold back.

Since I arrived in Songlin Town,

I've heard all sorts of things.

To be honest,

I'm here for that other one.

Since I've said this much,

I'll be straight with you.

Here's my honest opinion.

This ginseng is an earthly wonder.

But that one is heavenly.

You're honest.

But that ginseng

isn't in my hands.

Can you get it?

Hard to say.

Don't say "hard to say."

If it works out,

you'll get your share.

Fair enough.

Of course.

May I ask where you're staying?

Anfu Inn.

Uncle.

Uncle.

You're back.

How did it go?

The ginseng shop is looking for ginseng.

They've hung up a banner.

Four big characters—

"High price for treasures."

What's wrong, Uncle?

It's clearly meant for us.

Why don't you go take a look?

Don't you think

this is a bit too smooth?

Maybe we're just lucky.

We've found a rich buyer.

Let's wait a bit longer.

What are we waiting for?

Miss this chance and it's gone.

Uncle.

I said wait, so we wait.

Mom

Don't worry

I'll avenge you for sure

Hua'er, don't worry

Your enemy is my enemy

Auntie

Auntie's enemy is my enemy

It's also my, Xiao Baima's, enemy

Mom

Let's grab a bite together later.

No need, sis.

What are you looking at? Let's go.

Come on, let's go.

Hua'er

Come in.

Have a seat.

You haven't done anything wrong.

What are you afraid of?

I'm not afraid. Why should I be?

Let me toast you on behalf of my mother.

Thank you for saving me.

Thank you for everything these days.

You and your brothers in the stronghold.

You've treated me with respect.

Well, um...

Then let me thank you too.

You saved our third chief's life.

Right?

We're all unlucky people. Let's not talk about it.

This meal was made just for you.

Try it.

Wait a moment.

Hua'er,

Stop thanking me.

If you keep thanking me, the food will get cold.

I have something important to say.

Wait until I'm done.

Then decide

if you'll eat my food.

A trap-laden banquet, huh?

Alright.

Go ahead.

You saved me.

You took me in.

I want to be honest with you.

Actually,

I'm with the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces.

Before you saved me,

we'd just fought a tough battle.

The Japanese soldiers chased us all the way.

I missed my mother.

I couldn't help it, so I went to see her.

And then,

the Japanese soldiers spotted me.

You're not the only one in the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces.

Your father too.

Isn't that right?

Just say it—

You and your father, the way you act,

so brave,

if you're not bandits,

what else could you be?

Hua'er,

Today you've said

everything out loud.

Me, Xiao Baima,

I'll tell you about myself too.

Don't think I'm just a bandit now.

A few years ago,

I killed Japanese soldiers too.

And fought traitors.

Don't look down on me.

Try it.

You made all this?

How does it taste?

Not as good as my mother's.

It's good.

Really good.

Eat up.

Come on, eat.

Xiao Gui

Xiao Gui

You finally came.

You had me worried sick.

A wealthy buyer came for ginseng.

He asked for you by name.

He wants the one you have.

He said as long as it's good,

money is no problem.

Where is he now?

Don't worry, you'll get your share.

It's not just about the money.

We need to meet face to face.

Check the goods in person.

That's best for everyone.

When will you

bring the ginseng over?

As soon as I can.

You really need to hurry.

Don't take too long.

The sooner we sell, the sooner we can relax.

Uncle

Uncle

Uncle

Where did you go?

You scared me.

I went to the ginseng shop.

Why didn't you tell me?

If I told you,

you wouldn't let me go.

But I asked around.

There really is a big buyer for ginseng.

Where is he from?

I didn't ask.

What does he do?

Didn't ask that either.

Even if you ask,

he might not tell you.

How come you know nothing?

Anyway, Boss Park said

this big buyer

doesn't care about the price if the goods are good.

Uncle, what are you looking at?

Gui'er

Grab our stuff.

We can't stay here.

Hurry up.

Go, go, go.

Uncle

You're acting scary.

Aren't you nervous?

Who is that?

I was about to ask you.

But he's alone.

Let's grab him.

Ask him and we'll know.

It's so late at night.

He dares to come alone.

Oh my goodness.

So many people.

I just feel

this is going too smoothly, it's suspicious.

Don't act alone.

Don't act alone.

I'm afraid someone will target you.

See, now you've got trouble.

Uncle

I just wanted

to get rid of this cursed thing sooner.

and sell it off.

You still have to follow orders.

I'm telling you,

this debt

is now on your record.

I was wrong.

The older, the wiser.

Go, go.

This way, let's go.